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Building emotional resilience in black boys : how families, schools and neighborhoods protect against racism, poverty and adversity

Oscar A. Barbarin (Author)
Black boys and youth face significant risks to their physical and emotional health as a consequence of racism and poverty. Some are able to be resilient in the face of such adversity, while some boys don't have the supports to overcome these struggles. This book investigates the factors that lead some Black boys to succumb to those obstacles, while others succeed. It offers guidance on what families, schools and communities can do to increase the likelihood of

eBook, English, 2025
Oxford University Press, New York, NY, 2025